Kevin Lacroix is looking for a good result at one of his most difficult tracks. (Photo-Matthew Manor)
By: Lacroix Motorsport
June 27 2019
Saint-Eustache, Quebec – The Bumper to Bumper team is heading to the Autodrome Chaudière this Saturday, June 29, to compete in the 300-lap Budweiser 300. It will be the third round of the NASCAR Pinty's series and also the first of three events in Québec.
Last year, the Vallée-Jonction oval track did not suite Lacroix, who had experienced alternator problems, preventing car # 74 from finishing the race.
"The Autodrome Chaudière is one of the tracks where we have a lot of difficulties, admits Lacroix. It's probably my worst track. Unlike other events, we do not necessarily aim for victory, but a Top 5. However, we will rejoice if we finish on the podium, and we will be satisfied if we finish in the Top 10. "
Last week, the Bumper to Bumper team went to try the #74 Bumper to Bumper/ Total / Gates / PFC Brakes Dodge on the quarter mile ring in preparation for Saturday's race. "We have improved a lot in the last few years. My goal for this race will be to score as many points as possible without having any incidents. I will have to play my cards well. "
It will be a significant event for Kevin Lacroix who is currently 2nd in the Drivers' Championship, only 1 point away from the leader. If he does not claim a win this weekend, Lacroix's primary goal is to stay in the championship race.
The green flag should be dropped at around 5:30 p.m. Last year, the 300 laps event did not fully take place as the race was interrupted by rain with 220 laps completed. This year again, rain could join the party... to be continued!
Weekend’s schedule: https://hometracks.nascar.com/international/pintys-series/race-center-nascar-pintys-series/
Event | Date | Result |
Clarington 200 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (ON) | Sunday May 19, 2019 | 1st |
Jukasa Motor Speedway (ON) | Saturday June 1 , 2019 | 2nd |
Autodrome Chaudière (QC) | Saturday June 29, 2019 | |
Exhibition Place – Toronto (ON) | Saturday July 13, 2019 | |
Wyant Groupe Raceway Twin 125s – Saskatoon (SK) | Wednesday July 24, 2019 | |
Wyant Groupe Raceway Twin 125s – Saskatoon (SK) | Wednesday July 24, 2019 | |
Edmonton International Raceway – Wetaskiwin (AL) | Saturday July 27, 2019 | |
Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières – Trois-Rivières (QC) | Saturday August 11, 2019 | |
Riverside International Speedway – Antigonish (NÉ) | Saturday August 17, 2019 | |
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – Bowmanville (ON) | Saturday August 25, 2019 | |
Autodrome Saint-Eustache – Saint-Eustache (QC) | Saturday September 7, 2019 | |
New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Loundon (N.H.) | Saturday September 21, 2019 | |
Pinty’s Fall Brawl – Jukasa (ON) | Saturday September 28, 2019 |
About Lacroix Motorsport: Lacroix Motorsport is a race team created in 2015 from Sylvain Lacroix and Serge Bourdeau’s idea. They wanted to race for pleasure on road tracks in the Canadian NASCAR series. After Kevin Lacroix’s first two wins, and seeing his son’s potential, Sylvain decided to participate full-time in the series. Lacroix Motorsport is not only a team in the NASCAR Pinty’s, in fact, Dany Lacroix, Kevin’s brother, also races in the STCH Cup Formula Tour 1600 in Kent Class.
Lacroix Motorsport stems from an idea and passion. By creating this team, world snowmobile champion, Sylvain Lacroix has made it a family affair.
About Bumper to Bumper : The BUMPER TO BUMPER store banner is a turnkey program for auto parts wholesalers looking for complete program support, a strong brand image and a very aggressive go-to-market approach. BUMPER TO BUMPER was introduced to the Canadian Automotive Aftermarket in 1977 and entered the Uni-Select fold in 2006. Today, over 120 auto parts stores operate in Canada under the BUMPER TO BUMPER banner.